MCU24/0003 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428 COOTHARABA ROAD COOTHARABA · Report Test

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                         17 JUNE 2024


  Local Plan Area                Not applicable

  Overlays                       Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
                                 Bushfire Hazard
                                 Landslide Hazard

  Assessment Type                Impact

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an assessment of an application for Short-term accommodation at 428
Cootharaba Road, Cootharaba. The applicant seeks approval to accommodate up to 4 guests
within the existing 2 bedroom dwelling, with 2 covered car parking spaces available within the
detached carport.
The site is zoned Rural and has an area of 3.16 hectares, the existing dwelling is well setback
form the roadside, achieving an approximate setback of 180 metres, and 13 metres to the
eastern boundary. The dwelling is not visible from the roadside of adjoining premises due to the
extent of vegetation.
The nearest dwelling is approximately 85 metres to the northwest and the second closest
dwelling is 245 metres to the northeast of the proposed Short-term accommodation.
The development application triggered Impact Assessment due to the premises being less than
4 hectares in size, no submissions were received during the public notification period.
The Noosa Plan 2020 supports small scale visitor accommodation in the hinterland areas,
subject to meeting a number of requirements. The application has demonstrated compliance
with these requirements as it is small scale and compatible with the surrounding area, with no
significant rural activities operating in the immediate area.
The proposal is located within the site’s existing dwelling, is separated from neighbouring
properties and a condition is proposed limiting the maximum number of guests to 4.
Consequently, the proposal will not have any significant impacts on the area’s amenity,
character or environmental values subject to a condition restricting the use of outdoor areas
after 9pm.
It is therefore recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU24/0003 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 428
Cootharaba Rd Cootharaba Qld 4565 and:
   A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment
      1.
   B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.